So before the summer ends where the rain starts pouring almost every day, our family went to Baguio for a quick getaway.
We departed at 9am and stopped for breakfast along NLEx for an hour.
It rained the whole afternoon, so we ended our day hearing a mass and a simple family dinner at SM Baguio. End of Day 1.
Next day was a beautiful morning and we decided to go to Burnham Park to stroll and let the kids enjoy biking. Rental fee is 50php per hour.
I could see on Cloud’s face that he enjoyed a lot our first family biking session.
He also enjoyed the view of a lot of people around him. Burnham Park is indeed one of the best places in Baguio for a family bonding. Sadly, we weren’t able to rent a boat since the rain is about to start after our biking session. Next time son!
Our next stop: Mini Golf at Camp John Hay. It has 18 golf courses that represent different animals which makes the game more enjoyable for kids and kids at heart. You can rent your own golf club and ball at the information desk. They will also provide your own scorecard. Rental fee is for 100php++.
This is my second time to be here and I was looking forward to seeing Cloud grabbing his own golf club but since the weather was crazy (aaraw at uulan). We prefer to stay inside the car while waiting for the others to finish their game.
Later on, we finally went outside when Cloud feels grumpy and we just let him explore the playground beside the golf course.
I am proud of my son because he has no fear in animals (unlike me!) In fact, he almost cried when the picture taking has finished. Again, next time son.
The rain started pouring heavily and decided to call it a day.
The rain did not stop so we stayed at the condominium that night and had our dinner delivered by Jollibee hehe. End of Day 2.
A sunny morning at La Trinidad, Benguet! Our Baguio getaway is not complete without the fresh strawberry picking. 1 kilo of strawberry costs 400php. You can also take photos of yourself with these blooming sunflowers for 20php / unlimited shots.
Every trip is meaningless without grabbing some pasalubong.
Where to buy the best Baguio delicacies? Where else could that be? Of course, at Good Shepherd! After we bought pasalubong, we went back to Bonbel Condominium to check out and took some family pictures before we finally leave the place.
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| Our mandatory wacky family picture 🙂 |
When all the bags were loaded and ready to leave we decided to have a hearty meal at the Hill Station just a couple of minutes away from Bonbel Condominium.
I was left in awe when I stepped inside because wow! It feels so historical and I always get fascinated with old houses turned into a restaurant.
We were also able to grab some interesting books for Cloud at Mt. Cloud Bookshop. Isn’t that cool?!
More of Hill Station and Mt. Cloud Bookshop soon on my blog because they deserve a separate post.
Overall, it was indeed an enjoyable family experience in Baguio City!
So how did you end your summer?
I would love to hear them on the comment section below.
Thanks for dropping by dearies! 🙂
Oh my god, I love the pictures. Your family is gorgeous!
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lovely post and pictures!
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you look so happy here! great pics!
The Style Researcher
I've lived in Baguio for over 4years and have never heard of Bonbel! Huhu So many uprise condominiums in there already. But the place looks cozy. Looking forward to your review!
Ochi | Ochi In The City
I've been to Baguio several times but I have's experienced strawberry picking, lagi hindi harvest time pagnagpupunta kami. We used to stay in my friend's condominium during college days para free. lol.
We haven't been to Baguio this year yet and 2nd QTR is almost over. Ang expensive naman ng strawberries na yan … when we went there last year it was like 300 lang. I bet you're going to go back there again because there's just so many places to explore and things to do in Baguio.. not to mention the food! 😉
It's nice to see young couple with baby in tow in Baguio. We've been to Baguio countless times when my kids were younger but never heard or seen Bonbel. Maybe it's now time to go back in Baguio to try Bonbel.
Though they would often say Baguio is crowded already, I still love going back there again and again. Perhaps its the food or the joy of walking. The climate as well and of course, Good Shepherd. SO cute of Cloud on all the photos. Love his long hair. eheehe
Looks like Cloud really enjoyed! 🙂 Awesome photos! Ang weird lang nung 20php for unlimited shots with the sunflower. Hehehe! Love the place you stayed in and Hill Station! 🙂
haha! Ang cute ng wacky pics nyo gaw! Pogi ni CLoud. Diba ito yung di ka pwede kasi lumablayp ka din? haha. I'm sure you enjoyed it. Last year pa ang huling punta namin sa Baguio, kailan pa kaya uli. haha.
We ended ours in Baguio too! Popy's 3rd out of town trip. Wish we could have gone to camp john hay too, but we only stayed overnight. We're planning to go back kasi we enjoyed it so much and a day was just not enough.
Your condo unit looks so nice! I miss Baguio, though I want to explore the other parts of the province next time!
You guys look cute on your wacky pose. Thanks for sharing this review. We are planning to have a vacation at Baguio in the near future.
We haven't been to Baguio yet but we are planning to soon. Cute naman that your little one got to enjoy his tour at Baguio.
Hayyy di ko alam if kaya ko na ba pumunta ng Bagiuo with our 3 bubwits! But I want to take them to the strawberry farm. I'm just terrified of taking the bus kasi, our car can't do it.
I haven't been to Baguio for 8 years now. So long ago! I really hope to go back soon with my family. Would love to read your Bonbel Condo. Looks like a great place to stay.
We've been wanting to go back to Baguio now that our youngest is a little bit older. The last time we were there I was pregnant with him!
Hill Station is a good restaurant to visit, last time I was there was 2012 I think.
Good to hear you enjoyed your stay in my hometown. 🙂
Baguio born and bred here. Though it is really true that Baguio has changed a lot in the recent years. I still miss the old Baguio that I know.
Hopefully you get to visit Tam-awan Village and Bencab museum next time. Tam-awan village has a nice view of the South China Sea on a clear day. And also try the local restos there – one is the famous ketchup food community, just in front of Wright Park. 🙂
There are a lot of good places to hang out there nowadays. A lot of them I haven't been to yet since I rarely go home nowadays…
The last time I was at Baguio was 2003 (dalaga pa'ko), grabe ang tagal na. Sana makabalik kami soon.